"We will listen to the Word of God, we will raise our supplication, we will adore the Blessed Sacrament, at the end I will impart theUrbi et orbiBlessing, and you will have the possibility of receiving a plenary indulgence."

​Pope Francis will pray before an empty square at St Peter's Basilica today to give a special blessing in response to the coranvirus outbreak. It takes place today at 5pm (6pm Rome) and those who participate by watching or listening live will receive a plenary indulgence. Watch it online at the Vatican's YouTube channel: